Catsnip Spay/Neuter Services of GA, a low-cost mobile feline spay and neuter clinic serving the greater metro-Atlanta area, has an immediate need for part time (4-6 days a month) for locations Woodstock and Cartersville. Cartersville and Woodstock Full Time. Veterinary Technicians to work on our mobile unit.

Catsnip has been providing low-cost spay and neutering services for felines throughout the metro Atlanta area since 2003. This is a demanding but rewarding job bringing low-cost veterinary services to our clients, including high quality spays and neuters as well as testing, vaccines and micro-chipping. The unit typically runs four days per week (weekdays with occasional weekend work). Clinics average 30-35 clients per day.

Vet techs will be expected to assist veterinary staff with surgery and handling of feline patients of all weights (some ferals included). Additional job duties will include:

• Intubate patients as necessary, starting of IV Catheters, if needed.
• Administer injections, medications, treatments and supportive care measures as directed by attending veterinarians
• Monitor anesthesia and identify any abnormal conditions
• Monitor vital signs of sedated and anesthetized patients in preoperative, operative and postoperative phases
• Prep patients for surgery observing procedures to assure sterility and safety of patients and follow the highest standards of care
• Perform general duties in the operating room during surgery, assisting with movement of patients, recovery of patients, and general flow
• Handle patient intake and release, including delivering post-operative instructions in a competent and friendly manner
• Communicate effectively with all members of the surgical and front office team
• Respond appropriately to an emergency, take direction from a veterinarian and direct others during the event
• Maintain competency in CPR procedures
• accurate paperwork of logging anesthetic doses and drug logs
• Assist with daily cleaning of kennels, carriers and surgical suite to ensure cleanliness of the facility
• Handle and track controlled substances for large volumes of surgical patients, maintaining all necessary drug logs and patient records
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide additional support including obtaining high risk waivers, communicating no-surgery decisions and deliver special patient care instructions as needed

Ideal candidates will have at least 1 to 2 years of experience, preferably in a high-volume practice. RVT/LVT preferred but not required. This position offers a competitive salary of $17.00 per hour (increased salary based on experience) Must be willing to travel. Can be FT/PT or PRN.

For more information or to apply for the position, please contact Renee Cardona at (404) 234-8076 (texting is best due to being in clinic) or at catsnipsn@gmail.com and info@projectcatsnip.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Veterinary experience: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: On the road